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French onion pasta (viral twist on classic)

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A viral twist on classic French onion soup, transformed into a delicious pasta dish.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 12 oz pasta of choice
  • 2 large onions, thinly sliced
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup Gruyere cheese, shredded
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh thyme for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
  3. Add sliced onions and cook until caramelized, about 20 minutes.
  4. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
  5. Add beef broth and heavy cream; bring to a simmer.
  6. Stir in cooked pasta and mix well.
  7. Add shredded Gruyere cheese, stirring until melted.
  8. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Garnish with fresh thyme before serving.

Notes

  • Use any pasta shape you prefer.
  • For a vegetarian version, substitute beef broth with vegetable broth.
  • Feel free to add cooked beef or chicken for extra protein.
  • Author: Janet D. Evans
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Pasta
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: French
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 550
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 18g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

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